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Ms. Houshour from Brooklyn, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Wriggling Into Sustainability: Empowering Students Through Vermicomposting Education

Help me give my students worms and mealworms so we can compost our food waste and study these curious critters!

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My Project

Help me enhance the educational experience of my students through the introduction of red wiggler worms to start a school composting program and mealworms to help us further study life cycles.

Composting is a powerful tool for instilling environmental stewardship and sustainability values in our youth.

By integrating these fascinating creatures into our curriculum, we aim to provide hands-on learning opportunities that go beyond traditional classroom settings. Red wiggler worms and mealworms play pivotal roles in the decomposition process, making them ideal subjects for studying the science behind composting. Through this initiative, we aspire to cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious individuals who understand the significance of waste reduction and the interconnectedness of ecosystems.

The requested funds will be allocated towards the purchase of red wiggler worms and mealworms, as well as the necessary materials for establishing and maintaining a thriving composting system in our school. This project will directly impact over 100 students annually, offering them a unique chance to engage in experiential learning that fosters environmental awareness. The outcomes will extend beyond the classroom, as students take their newfound knowledge and eco-friendly practices into their homes and communities. Your support will not only contribute to the success of our composting and science program but will also empower a future generation to be proactive stewards of our planet. Join us in creating a sustainable legacy through the educational journey of our students.

Ms. Houshour PS 219 Kennedy - King Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Exo Terra Faunarium, Plastic Reptile Terrarium, Small, PT2255 • Amazon Business $9.49 6 $56.94
Nutriworms Premium 100% Natural Wheat Bran Bedding, Food for Mealworms and Superworms - 10lb • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Worm Nerd Composting Worms – Live Red Wriggler Compost Worms Mix – Sustainable Compost Worms Live for Organic Materials - Worm Composting Set for Better Soil Structure 250 Worms *CANNOT SHIP TO HAWAII • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Mealworms (Tenebrio) Living Larvae Pack of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $12.56 1 $12.56

Materials cost

$145.48

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.64

Total project goal

$244.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $244.25

1 Donor

-$109.27

Donations toward project cost

-$103.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.46

match offer

-$122.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$103.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.86

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 $0.00

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